The Over 40 Crowd

[Catharine]

Good Morning Ladies

Just a quick in and out.

Amy-sounds like you are on your way. thinking about you.

Sonia-yes, not sports, hard to do true. But as part of my relaxation,visualization exercises focusing on our goal, a healthy child, it's not so hard to give up the sports for a wee bit. I know I can always go back. So, for now no gym, just walking. I know how you feel with the delima of dancing or not. Is the dancing relaxing to you? relaxing is good IMHO. Best of luck. Will be passing the positive vibbes your way as you enter your transfer cycle PMA

I'm hanging in there I have alot of topics to keep me distracted during this time, 2ww. My main concern is watching out for the signs of OHSS. Last evening I had a scare, my right lower abdomen has been aching be evenings end it was a nauseating pain. I was convenced I was at the beginnings. I weighed myself saw I was a pound over my transfer weight which was actually kind of reassuring that at least I wasn't >2lbs then i'd worry. when I awoke, I was back down to transfer weight. i'm definitely bloated, most likely due to the PIO. Another funny story, I had a dream last night that I was having triplets one girl and boys. the girl we named Laleh. Then my conscious woke up before we named the boys, scary dream, but sweet. Crazy, aye.

Hello to everyone else. Hope ya'll are doing well.

Catharine

[jen babes]

CATHARINE...CONGRATS on being PUPO ( pregnant until poved otherwise) with all those embies snuggling in you lool after yourself. hope you off work and staying away from horrible boss that gave you such a nightmare of a 2ww last time...love and much love to you and yours x x x

Sonia hey hun long ime no speak..hope to Good ness that this time brings a less stressful cycle for you. Its been such a tough road for you with all the delays and waits x x x Hugs hun and good luck with the scan tomorrow...fingers crossed everything is "A" okay for you so you can start.

Amy doing an AF jig for ya x x x x dancing away and hoping that AF comes soon x x x

Much love to Chriss andrea joanne Luanne Tammy Yasmina Anna Big J price cake and everyone else i havent listed ..

well i went for my scan today...last time lining was 4.2mm on day 6 and 7.4mm on day 9. I have been on blood flow meds and eostrogen patches this time inbetween cycles and on day 8 my lining is 9.6mm wow i am so pleased...hope We get the good to GO for FET next friday!!!!! beginning to get excited now x x x

love to you all
jen xxx

[summerbaby]

jenB - sounds like you are on your way back to Barcelona! -- do hope you get the green light, the thumbs up for your FET next friday! glad you are getting excited! sounds like things are working well as far as your lining is concerned. hooray!

sonia - great to hear from you! keine Frage - get excited! in my humble opinion, if the dancing gives you great pleasure and will be a stress release, instead of a stress-builder by having to cancel, then go for it. Do hope you have a positive report from your lining scan on Friday and that everything falls into place for you this cycle. This test of our patience must somehow be a sign of things to come when we are mothers, don't you think?

catharine - almost finished with your first week - perhaps that dream you had will be continued tonight and over next week and then becomes your reality for the next 9 months. take good care.

hope all is well with you LuAnne, chriss & andrea! thinking of you all.

to yasmina, tammy, joanne, pricecake - sending out regards -looking forward to hearing from you again next time you pop in.

enjoy the rest of your week!
xx Amy

[chriss]

Hi everyone,

Sonia, good luck with lining. This could really be it for you! Get excited!
Yes, I did find an accupuncturist. Been to her 2x already, DH also. Seems very good, very knowledgable. Thanks for asking and thanks for PMA advice.


Jenbabes, lining sounds good. Your transfer will be here before you know it! Wishing you the best of luck. you've been through a lot. You deserve it!
Thanks for always being so uplifting.


Catharine, what a dream! Hope the 2ww goes by quickly for you. You sound great! Embies sound great too! Good luck! I'll be thinking of you.


Amy, thanks for your heartfelt message. I do feel a bit better. For me, jumping right into the next cycle was a way for me to get over the BFN, remember, the last 2 cycles were IUI and DH and I were ready to do IVF again. I found an accupuncturist who I like, DH is going too. Still reading the zita west book. Thinking about trying the detox at some point. Have you done it? How was it? Looking forward to your BFP this spring!


Well girls, lots has been going on for me & DH. Both started accupuncture, made a phone call to another clinic, this one in Manhattan and getting on their "Waiting List" for consult appointment. Although I love my clinic, I do feel that another opinion with perhaps different protocol is something to look at. Also found a new urologist for DH who specializes in male infertility. Think we need to take a closer look at his sperm issues. Will be calling them tomorrow to set up appointment. He was not too happy about it, but we need to do as much homework as we can. Went in for first scan today and have four follies all around the same size. Not many follies, but hey, what can you do. Will follow through with this IVF cycle and see what happens. If it's a BFP we will celebrate like crazy. If it's not, then we will take some recovery time, keep up the accupuncture, do the herbs and rest up for whatever is next. Thinking about DE option for the future. Very expensive... but a baby is worth it! Right? RIGHT!

This is tough. Thanks for being here girls. Couldn't do it without you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. -chriss

[jen babes]

Chriss sweetie i am loving your colourful posts x x x and all the pics. Its good to focus on Spring and lets hope all the embes that Spring from that time x x x Hope DH's issues are minimal, and yur 4 follies grow and grow....hugs and much love x x x

Sonia hope the scan goes okay today fingers crossed for ya x x x

Catharine- Hope your resting up and still relaxing letting those embies grow and grow x x xwhen is your test date?????????? x x x

Hi amy hows are you ??? ahve a loevly weekendx x x

Much love to everyone else x x x

I am still awiting IM contacting me via email about my results and transfer date. WILL call this this avo if i hear nothing... finers x i get the call soon so i can book hotels and flights. I have acu this morning cant wait to tell my acu about my fab lining.

For those of you who Know BIGJ she had been posting on egghead thread recently...and its good news ...her 3rd little embie has decided to stay with the pack and stick so at 12wks she defo has TRIPLETS onboard ... a FET (with 4 embies Catharine!!!!)
good luck Jules may they grow and grow.... Hope the sickness goes soon too x x x x x x x x xx x x

catch ya all soon
love jen B
xxxx

[jen babes]

Hi all

have got the inmmune tests back and.....all is okay. SO we are good to go for transfer next week ...FRID 29th at 1pm x x x

am off now to book flights and hotel


love to everyone

jen B
xxx

[Sonix]

Hi everyone

Jen – great news! You’ll be away in sunny Spain before you know it, to pick up your precious cargo. Have a great weekend..xxx

Catharine – keep up the PMA and think happy thoughts, like your embies snuggling in. Big hugs xxx

Amy - How are the Decapeptyl shots going? When I was on Deca, AF always arrived within 10 days starting. My fingers are crossed for you.

With my dance show next Friday I think I am going to try and play it cool and only cancel my part if we end up being away on the day. I’ll try concentrating on the fun aspect and diverting the rest into positive stress. Thanks for the advice on that.

Chriss – glad to hear you got going with the acu. Thanks for the colourful pics! My fingers are crossed for your 4 follies, that they grow strong and all goes well!

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Today, on cycle day 9, my lining was 8mm. Sounds like a good start and the clinic was pleased, but it’s always been some time after day 12 when the problems start, so the meds have got to keep up the good work… My next scan is Monday… trying to stay calm.

Much love to everyone and have a great weekend! I’ll try and catch up with you all again soon…

Sonia
xxx

[chriss]

Great news JenB & Sonia! You are both on your way! I'm sitting here with a hot water bottle on my tum. (Zita West says to kep abdomen warm during stim time.) I'll try anything. Accupuncture tomorrow and appointment for DH with FERTILITY urologist in 2 weeks. Gotta look into the spermies more.

Hi everyone. Enjoy the weekend. -chriss

[summerbaby]

jenB - great news! happy packing this week for Barcelona! I'm sure your acu dr was pleased to hear your news as well! good going! sending lots of baby dust to make the next few days fly by! Thanks too for the BigJ update -- wow - she'll have a house full in a few months! -- wishing her all the very best for a smooth pregnancy.

sonia - keep up the PMA and I truly hope your lining continues developing so that you'll be getting good news at your next scan on Monday! enjoy the fabulous weather this weekend!

chriss - thanks for all bringing a burst of spring to our thread! you sound like you are really taking a good look at your situation and are looking at things in a different light - that both you and DH are going to acu, I find that great! And four follies? terrific! when does this cycle begin for you? How long is that waiting list for that clinic in the city? How did you hear about them? I haven't tried the detox - but, perhaps I should. I've been trying my best to keep to her dietary suggestions. I think her book is a great thing to have around - I find it very encouraging - like having moral support whenever you need it...glad you seem to be liking it as well.

I'm on progesterone till Saturday...then the wait for AF begins..please keep jigging for me JenB till you get on your plane! I know it will help!

Been so long since I had to do a shot, forgot how they can sting at first! But, I'm used to it now after the first few days...looking forward to finally being able to use everything being stored in my fridge...then I'll really know I'm making progress toward my bfp!

hang in there catharine on your 2ww! halfway there! rest, relax, drink lots and lots and keep dreaming about your bfp....

hello to LuAnne, andrea, pricecake, tammy, yasmina and everyone else reading along these days!

have a wonderful weekend,
xx Amy

[jen babes]

Amy hope your last shot of progesterone wasnt too painful....

here is the jig for AF...





love jen B
xxxxxxx

[Catharine]

Good morning Ladies:)

Just a quick pop in before I start work.

How I physically feel this cycle is way different from my last one in that I have no signs of OHSS at this time. This is playing on my mind of course, as I feel that this cycle did not take My progesterone level is at 20, but have no idea what this means. Perhaps a few of you might be able to enlighten me. I'm to continue on the same dose of PIO. I've lost 3 pounds since ET depsite eating like a wee little piggy all healthy foods I asure you. I have lots of work to keep my mind off the remainder week of this wretched 2ww. My test date is Sunday March 2.

Hope ya'll had a great weekend. Sorry so blue today. Wishing everyone all the best.
Trying to hold onto that PMA
Catharine

[summerbaby]

hi catharine - wish I was capable of sending a few sparkly things your way to cheer you up!...a few smileys and a little sunshine color will have to do! one for each of your embies snuggling in and you and your DH too!
the 2nd week is always soooooooooooooooo long...keep thinking about all that IS probably going on in there - no symptoms are also a good thing...better than being in the hospital again...and not feeling anything doesn't necessarily mean it didn't work...you've done all the right things in preparation for this cycle - my fingers are crossed that you'll be getting your bfp!
try to get out and get some fresh air, watch a comedy...get those feel good vibes working for you again.
thinking of you, xx Amy

[jen babes]

Bev-baby William ( Wills) born 23rd January 07 DE
Birth weight 5lb 12 oz's - 21wks old 15lbs 2 oz

Tammy- baby Andrew born 28th Feb 07 natural preg.
Birth weight 8 lb 7 oz - 4 months old 16 lb 14 oz, 26 1/4" long
6 months old 18 lb 14 oz, 27 1/2" long
9 months old 20 lb 13 oz, 30" long

Yasmina -baby Eloise born Feb. 20, 2007.
Birth weight 7 lbs 11ozs.

Anna -baby Matthew born 23rd March 07 DE
Birth weight 7lb 60zs

Big J ( TaylorJooles)- Baby Josh born ? '06 DE kiev
Aug 07 FET kiev - BFP at 5 wks sadly scan revealed a blighted ovum.
Next tmt DE ISIDA Kiev...4 put back jan 08 ....BFP BFP BFP.....now pregnant with triplets...Due Sept 08






LuAnne
5DT W/2BLASTS ON 8/26
Test Date: 7th September...BFP
BETA:4476 TWINS !!!!
1st SCAN DATE:20th sept
midwife apointment 9th oct
4th scan 16th oct @ 10wks
5th scan 5th Oct due to bleed but babies ok
Scan to determine gender of twins - 20th December!!!


Estimated Due date 10th May 08

Socal -htp done 5th sept positive
test date 12th sept...BFP
BETA:277

1ST SCAN:19th sept






Catharine- 7 Embies on board testing 2nd March....In the UK its Mothers Day...good luck










Jen Babes
2 frosties waiting for next cycle
looking at hysteroscopy doppler and immune tests done in Jan all clear...
FET 29th feb...
this will be our last time...hopes and prayers for our snowbabies to do their stuff....TEST 14th March x x

Chriss -iui feb
MARCH IUI = Testing ???

Sonia - Scan for lining 22nd FEb okay...transfer ?????





Amy - thyroid tests and med adjustments - waiting for the perfect timing! come on AF....

Andrea - BFN February taking time out just now x x


KAT - now MIA ( missing in action)... we are missing your input sweetie x x x love to ya x x x




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[jen babes]

Hi all

Sonia how did the scan go...i have been thinking o you all day x x x Hope and pray everything is A okay for you this tmt cycle x x x

Catharine- Ah hun the 2nd week is a nightmare, and such a stress for the mind and emotions...analysing every single ache and niggle feeling ...am i or arnt i questions flowing to and fro...You just gotta focus on it all 1 day at a time...No news is good news. The first time i got pregnant
( unexpectantly) i was so sure AF was around the corner...i took a test afetr 10 days and was so shocked to see a line ...so you never know ...The hormones dont help with all your emotions either...On a positive note do you know that 2nd March in the UK is mothers day or to give it its posh name 'MOTHERING SUNDAY' sounds like a good omen to me... ( like amy 1 for eachof the embies) Keep your chin up...i wont be back until the Monday morning but i will be thiking of you on sunday when i am in barcelona...hoping and praying x x x

Amy hows the AF cramps??? are they coming yet??? it always takes me 5 days after progesterone before she arrives x x x hoping she arrives soon. good luck...

Chriss how are you??? did you give us any dates yet tried to scroll back but its not working today ( my brain isnt either) hope hormones are on the rise and soon be scanning time for follies to get blastd by DH swimmers x x x good luck thisweek x x x

As for me am busy finishing up stiff at work...booked kennels and dropping the dog off on wed and then drive to airport..transfer friday and back mon morning... Only 1 fly in the ointment so far. MY PILs ( parents in law) have decided to come for a visit before being at thier time share for 6 months...guess when they are arriving ?????? the night before test date and staying until the day after???? I havent told anyone about this tmt and wanted to keep it quiet . Now i will need to get bloods done a day early and pee test a day late ah well could be worse i suppose ....they are lovely people so it could defo be worse...

will try an post a quick one before i leave for BCN ( barcelona)...off to wax lega and pedicure my toes x x x

love jen B
xxxxxxx

[children]

Hi all,

I just wanted to pop in to let you all know that I am closely watching everyone's progress and wishing everyone good luck on your coming cycles. For the ones are on 2ww, my positive thoughts are with you.

As for me, I have been sick, and then got everyone close to me sick also. Ironically, this was the only season that I had flu shot yet CDC missed two of the three strains spreading around! The worst thing coming out of this misfortune was that Eloise missed her 1 year birthday party that we planned for her. We ordered bunch of cupcakes, cone hats, and other stuff and dropped at her daycare in the morning. Since her daycare can only allow to have the party at snack time (2:30 ~ 3:30 pm), we had to wait until then. Unfortunately, when we came to her daycare at 2:30 pm, she had fever. Instead of cerebrating her birthday, we had to take her to her Doctor right away! She then had her first antibiotic shot.

But I do have some good news to tell: my million dollar grant will be funded and my next 5 years job is secure. So, we can now think about having a second child. Will let you know when we are ready.

Thanks all for listening,

Yasmina